Athletics Games Lead Attendant (Hiring Year Round)

Position Information

Position Title

Athletics Games Lead Attendant (Hiring Year Round)

Position Summary

The Athletics department is hiring multiple positions with start dates throughout the year. Hours will be variable and dependent upon athletic game schedules. This posting will remain open until April 1, 2027 and review of applicants will be ongoing.

The Athletics Games Lead Attendant, under the direction of the Events & Community Engagement Coordinator, provides support and coordination for the successful running and reporting of Intercollegiate Athletics Games at Red Deer Polytechnic and contributes to the creation of a safe, exciting, and positive environment for all participants.

Position Responsibilities

Supervision of the Game Attendants and Volunteers:

Provides direction to game attendants, PA Announcers, Photographers, Mascot staff, practicum students, and other staff & volunteers during events in accordance with operational needs.

Acts as a supervisor during events to ensure RDP policies, practices, and procedures are being followed by all staff, and volunteers.

Coordination and Execution of Events:

In collaboration with Sport Services, completes pre- and post-event set up and take-down

Records, compiles, and reports game statistics, documents and information to internal and external contacts who require the information (i.e. ACAC, CCAA).

Facilitates and delivers in-game engagement activities, promotions, contests, and giveaways.

Operates RDP Athletics social media accounts during home events and maintains accurate, real-time score updates across designated platforms.

Reports any incidents to the Events & Community Engagement Coordinator or the Manager of Athletics

Ensures that all spectators for events adhere to the ACAC Spectator Code of Conduct

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

One year college certificate or equivalent

Six months to 1 year of related experience

Some experience with staff supervision

An understanding of the entire game/event experience and needs of the attendants and participants

Interpersonal communication skills or customer service experience

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

$22.18 per hour

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

Employment Type

Casual

Number of Vacancies

Multiple positions available

Desired Start Date

09/01/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

04/30/2027

FTE

Hours of Work

Hours of work will vary, include evenings and weekends, and be dependent upon operational needs

Open Date

07/22/2026

Close Date

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents